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DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre
Redcliffe Way
Bristol
BS1 6NJ
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Rail in Wales and the West
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ABOUT RAIL IN WALES AND THE WEST
Our Rail in Wales and the West conference celebrates developments across this extensive area which is steeped in railway history. With the exciting plans in the new Wales and Borders franchise and continuing developments on the Western there is much to reflect on and look forward to.
SCHEDULE
10.15 Introduction from the chair
10.20 Great Western prepares for the new era – Matthew Barnes, Head of Strategic Service Development, Great Western Railway
10.40 Improving the infrastructure – Daniel Round, Industry Programme Director – West of England, Network Rail
11.00 Discussion
11.10 Coffee break
11.40 A new open access service for South Wales – Ian Yeowart, Managing Director, Grand Union Trains
12.00 Running a devolved railway – Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde, Chief Operations Officer, TfW Rail
12.20 Strategic priorities for Wales Rail – Mark Barry, Professor of Practice in Connectivity, Cardiff University, and Strategic Advisor to Transport for Wales
12.40 Discussion
12.50 Lunch
14.20 Rail freight opportunities – John Thomas, Director of Policy, Rail Partners
14.40 MetroWest moves forward – Tom Belletty, Project Manager (Rail), West of England Combined Authority
15.00 Revitalising the Temple Quarter – Anna Holbrook, Senior Sponsor – West of England, Network Rail
15.20 Discussion
15.30 Conference closes. Optional walking tour, Temple Quarter.
TABLES AND SPONSORSHIP
For delegate places and sponsorship opportunities please contact Contact David Lane on 07795 031051 or dave@davidlanepublishing.co.uk